Which statements describe the characteristics of a magnet? check all that apply. a magnet attracts objects containing iron. a magnet attracts objects containing aluminum. a magnet repels other magnets. a magnet attracts other magnets. a magnet aligns with earth’s south pole. a magnet aligns with earth’s north pole.

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A magnet attracts objects containing iron.

A magnet repels other magnets.

A magnet attracts other magnets.

A magnet aligns with Earth’s north pole.

A magnet is a source of magnetic field. Iron is a ferromagnetic material that has domains that get attracted due to magnetic force by a magnet. There are two poles on a magnet: North and south pole.

Unlike poles attract and like pole repel. So, two magnets can attract or repel depending on the orientation.

The magnetic South pole of Earth is at the geographical North pole. So, the magnet align with north pole i.e. north pole of magnet points geographical north.

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